We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Reconciling Mission Podcast, a brand-new podcast inviting churches and community leaders to explore fresh ways of engaging with their neighbourhoods. The series explores approaches that focus on openness, generosity, and building relationships over rigid agendas. What does it mean to say “yes” to opportunities that might … Read more
Over recent weeks we have been reconnecting with past participants of the Reconciling Mission 18-month long programme. Their reflections highlight the programme’s lasting impact and underline why we are pleased to be recruiting our next cohort for 2026. For many clergy, mission can feel like it is measured in numbers, pressure, and decline. Reconciling Mission … Read more
A Gentle Breeze A Gentle Breeze People have been showing up unexpectedly at church. The Bible Society’s much-publicised report, The Quiet Revival, records some of this. Over recent weeks, I’ve noticed this reality in my local parish in Malvern, in Worcester Diocese. It’s also been striking that participants across the country in our Reconciling Mission programme have commented … Read more
We’re pleased to share that Reconciliation Initiatives (RI) is expanding its work into a new country, Kenya, through a new partnership with the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). Together, we will be delivering pilot learning and development programmes in 2025 and 2026. As part of this significant step, we’re delighted to welcome Revd Fedis Nyagah … Read more
Over 160 participants and 20 speakers from across the UK gathered at Coventry Cathedral for Being Missional Today 2025, a conference sponsored by Reconciliation Initiatives, Coventry Cathedral, Church Urban Fund and The Iona Community. The event brought together clergy, lay leaders, academics, and practitioners from many denominations to reflect on what it means to be … Read more
We’re delighted to welcome many of you to the Being Missional Today conference taking place on Monday, 10 June 2025 at Coventry Cathedral. Below you’ll find information to help you plan your visit, from accommodation tips to travel advice. 📍 Venue location Coventry Cathedral Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5AB, United Kingdom View on Google Maps … Read more
We welcome your prayers in May for Reconciliation Initiatives. In particular for: Participants to sign up for the Being Missional Today conference on 10 June, so that a full group can enjoy this festival of ideas on missional thinking at Coventry Cathedral. The 16 participants from Durham, Newcastle and Southwark Dioceses beginning the Reconciling … Read more
On 10 June, the Bing Missional Today conference will gather thinkers and theologians to explore three themes around disruption, liminality, and reconciliation. Among the voices will be Revd Canon Dr Catherine Okoronkwo, Canon Steward at St Paul’s Cathedral and Revd Canon Dr Carlton Turner, Tutor in Contextual Theology at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham. Together, they … Read more
Too often, institutions—including the church—approach relationships with a transactional mindset: how can we bring people to church? How can we ensure they believe as we do? However, true and meaningful relationships are open-ended, built on respect and mutual experience, rather than a predetermined agenda. This article with Alastair McKay and David Brubaker explores the goal … Read more
In an uncertain world, how can the Church respond with openness, hope and a renewed sense of mission? This question will be at the heart of a thought-provoking session led by Ruth Harley and Al Barrett at the Being Missional Today conference on 10 June at Coventry Cathedral. Many churches find themselves grappling with institutional … Read more